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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101538136724
ISBN-139781538136720
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Book TitleAnnotated Ring Cycle : the Valkyrie (Die Walküre)
Number of Pages174 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Genres & Styles / Opera, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes, Mott, Cliff
GenreMusic
AuthorFrederick Paul Walter
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-006225
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsWalter's Ring Cycle series is written for a general audience and, given the publisher's cover designs and illustrations by Cliff Mott, will please readers of graphic novels as well., This volume is noteworthy for its inclusion of pen drawings by Mott and other relevant colorful historical illustrations placed throughout.... In this volume's robust introduction, Walter states that his annotations will center Wagner's work (i.e., the Ring cycle) and its text as the authoritative sources (instead of drawing on outside commentaries and analyses of the opera). To that end, Walter uses his own English translations of the text of Die Walkure, keeping in mind the alliterative effects and rhyme scheme that were important to Wagner's original German (which in Walter's book is printed alongside the English). At the end of each act of Die Walkure, Walter gives a one-page review of its events and themes. Walter's useful introduction to Wagner's masterpiece breaks down the epic opera's plot, musical motifs, and poetic structure into digestible pieces of information; ideal for readers with any amount of previous knowledge of the Ring cycle. R> R> R>, "This volume is noteworthy for its inclusion of pen drawings by Mott and other relevant colorful historical illustrations placed throughout.... In this volume's robust introduction, Walter states that his annotations will center Wagner's work (i.e., the Ring cycle) and its text as the authoritative sources (instead of drawing on outside commentaries and analyses of the opera). To that end, Walter uses his own English translations of the text of Die Walku¨re, keeping in mind the alliterative effects and rhyme scheme that were important to Wagner's original German (which in Walter's book is printed alongside the English). At the end of each act of Die Walku¨re, Walter gives a one-page review of its events and themes. Walter's useful introduction to Wagner's masterpiece breaks down the epic opera's plot, musical motifs, and poetic structure into digestible pieces of information; ideal for readers with any amount of previous knowledge of the Ring cycle." -- Library Journal "Lively and vivid, Frederick Paul Walter's new translation will delight those familiar with the opera, while providing an inviting entry point for those who know the tale only through its role as a foundation work that has influenced everything from Bugs Bunny to The Lord of the Rings. The annotations are often wry and humorous, without in any way ceasing to be informative. The volume's numerous illustrations are a bonus, reminding the reader that this is a work meant to be seen and heard, not merely read." --Jane Lindskold, New York Times bestselling author of The Firekeeper Saga "This is a striking publication: in four large-format softbacks with vivid full-color covers, it is the work of Frederick Paul Walter, an American scriptwriter, fine-arts broad-caster and translator of several Jules Verne novels." -- The Wagner Journal "[D]on't be afraid: Walter is neither dumbing down nor "making relevant" Wagner's complex masterwork. His English translations of Wagner's libretti and stage directions are crisp and modern, his annotations and asides as perspicacious as they are breezy and entertaining. His hope is that 'newcomers and old-timers will each find that these volumes add pleasure and value' to their enjoyment of The Ring." -- Limelight Magazine "The main element of Walter's project, the translation of Wagner's poem, succeeds in its principal aim, which is "to provide a clear rendering of Wagner's libretto in modern English" and to give some idea of its alliteration, colloquialism, and humor. This is a tricky undertaking." -- Wagner Society of North America "Walter's Ring Cycle series is written for a general audience and, given the publisher's cover designs and illustrations by Cliff Mott, will please readers of graphic novels as well." -- The Paper - ABQ, This volume is noteworthy for its inclusion of pen drawings by Mott and other relevant colorful historical illustrations placed throughout.... In this volume's robust introduction, Walter states that his annotations will center Wagner's work (i.e., the Ring cycle) and its text as the authoritative sources (instead of drawing on outside commentaries and analyses of the opera). To that end, Walter uses his own English translations of the text of Die Walkure, keeping in mind the alliterative effects and rhyme scheme that were important to Wagner's original German (which in Walter's book is printed alongside the English). At the end of each act of Die Walkure, Walter gives a one-page review of its events and themes. Walter's useful introduction to Wagner's masterpiece breaks down the epic opera's plot, musical motifs, and poetic structure into digestible pieces of information; ideal for readers with any amount of previous knowledge of the Ring cycle., Lively and vivid, Frederick Paul Walter's new translation will delight those familiar with the opera, while providing an inviting entry point for those who know the tale only through its role as a foundation work that has influenced everything from Bugs Bunny to The Lord of the Rings. The annotations are often wry and humorous, without in any way ceasing to be informative. The volume's numerous illustrations are a bonus, reminding the reader that this is a work meant to be seen and heard, not merely read., This is a striking publication: in four large-format softbacks with vivid full-color covers, it is the work of Frederick Paul Walter, an American scriptwriter, fine-arts broad-caster and translator of several Jules Verne novels., The main element of Walter's project, the translation of Wagner's poem, succeeds in its principal aim, which is "to provide a clear rendering of Wagner's libretto in modern English" and to give some idea of its alliteration, colloquialism, and humor. This is a tricky undertaking., [D]on't be afraid: Walter is neither dumbing down nor "making relevant" Wagner's complex masterwork. His English translations of Wagner's libretti and stage directions are crisp and modern, his annotations and asides as perspicacious as they are breezy and entertaining. His hope is that 'newcomers and old-timers will each find that these volumes add pleasure and value' to their enjoyment of The Ring.
Dewey Decimal782.10268
SynopsisWagner's magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work. Frederick Paul Walter makes The Valkyrie accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwart. Walter provides a dazzling, new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner's humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal messages, and inventive tale spinning, and gets the most basic ingredient right: the actual story! It highlights the motives, secrets, and plot twists-what's really going on and what its narrative shows and tells. The Annotated Ring Cycle includes newly created graphic-novel style illustrations that visually represent the storyline alongside color photos and classic artwork by Arthur Rackham, Howard Pyle, Aubrey Beardsley, the 1876 costume & set designs, and much more., A dazzling, new translation and notes by Frederick Paul Walter spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions of Wagner's beloved The Valkyrie from the Ring Cycle, getting the most basic ingredient right: the actual story! It contains newly created graphic-novel style illustrations and full-color, classic artwork by Rackham and others., Richard Wagner's magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work. Frederick Paul Walter makes The Valkyrie accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwarts through a dazzling new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner's humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal messages, and inventive tale spinning, plus it also gets the most basic ingredient right: the actual story! It highlights the motives, secrets, and plot twists--what's really going on and what its narrative shows. The Annotated Ring Cycle includes newly created graphic-novel style illustrations that visually represent the storyline alongside full color photos of classic artwork by Arthur Rackham, Howard Pyle, Aubrey Beardsley, the 1876 costume and set designs, and much more.
LC Classification NumberML50.W14R52 2021
